Preventative Maintenance Technician

Location: Nico Products - Minneapolis MN

Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm | Monday-Friday | Hours to Be Determined + Overtime as Needed

Pay: Starting at $28.00/hour (DOQ)

Signing Bonus: $1,500 (New hires only. Current employees are not eligible.)

(Employment/Staffing Agencies: Please do not contact us regarding this position. We hire directly.)

We're looking for an experienced Chemical Maintenance Technician to help maintain the chemical processes that keep our production lines operating safely, efficiently, and within specification.

This is a critical role responsible for maintaining production chemistry, supporting wastewater treatment activities, monitoring chemical systems, and ensuring our manufacturing processes continue to meet quality and environmental standards.

Our work supports the medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries—where precision and consistency matter.

If you enjoy working with industrial chemistry, solving problems, and taking ownership of important processes, we'd like to meet you.

Please apply only if the following describes you:

• You have experience working with industrial chemicals, process chemistry, wastewater treatment, or manufacturing operations.
• You enjoy solving problems and maintaining process consistency.
• You have dependable attendance and understand that production depends on employees showing up every day and on time.
• You can safely follow written procedures and detailed work instructions.
• You work well independently while supporting the production team.
• You're comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment that includes heat, humidity, dust, noise, and chemicals.
• You're looking for long-term employment with opportunities to grow.
• You understand that personal mobile devices are secured during working hours and may only be accessed during scheduled breaks in designated areas due to customer and security requirements.
• You are available to participate in an in-person interview in Minnesota. We do not conduct virtual interviews. If you currently live outside Minnesota, you should have definite relocation plans before applying. You'll have an opportunity to explain your plans in the application questions.

The Chemical Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production chemistry, chemical filtration systems, and chemical maintenance equipment while supporting wastewater treatment operations and ensuring compliance with company procedures and environmental requirements.

This position works closely with the Chemical Lab Manager and production departments to maintain process consistency and minimize production downtime.

• Maintain production chemistry by performing chemical additions, make-up, maintenance, and repairs as directed by the Chemical Lab Manager.
• Perform batch treatments and production tank change-outs.
• Maintain chemical filtration systems throughout the production facility.
• Perform weekly and monthly chemical inventories.
• Maintain chemical maintenance equipment in proper working condition.
• Receive, store, and handle incoming chemicals according to company procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized chemical maintenance areas.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Cross-train in Hazardous Waste operations and provide department coverage as needed.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The people who excel in this position are dependable, organized, safety-focused, and enjoy working with industrial processes. Successful candidates typically:

• Follow detailed written procedures.
• Take ownership of chemical process consistency.
• Stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• Communicate well with coworkers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Solve problems before they impact production.
• Maintain excellent attention to detail.
• Understand the importance of safety and environmental compliance.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, industrial chemical, wastewater treatment, laboratory, or related industrial experience.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot chemical process issues.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Dependable attendance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States, as required for certain customer and government-related work.

• Technical training or certification in chemistry, chemical maintenance, wastewater treatment, environmental sciences, or related field.
• HAZWOPER Training.
• DOT Hazardous Materials Training.
• Forklift Certification.
• Working knowledge of plating chemistry.
• CEF Certification.
• Basic understanding of hazardous waste…